Schools consider spending options for $8.5 million relief money
Area school districts have been boosted by more than $8.5 million in the latest round of coronavirus relief funding. Distributed Jan. 15 by Pennsylvania’s Department Read more.
Free financial literacy session available to Sto-Rox parents
A recently-appointed school director has teamed up with law school connections to put on a financial literacy presentation for members of the Sto-Rox community. Read more.
Former council president blindsides volunteer firefighters over new chief
McKees Rocks firefighters say they’ve fallen victim to political cronyism after learning former council president Paul Krisby appointed a neighboring fire chief Read more.
Sewage billing back-ups leave residents feeling drained
Area residents are letting loose with complaints in response to sewage billing backups on the part of Berkheimer Associates. According to those utility users, Read more.
Paul Krisby’s resignation paves way for new council president
In the wake of former President Paul Krisby’s unexpected resignation, council members elected a slate of new leaders during a business meeting Jan. 12. Emerging Read more.
State infrastructure check presented
State Rep. Anita Kulik joined Kennedy officials at the township’s Jan. 14 business meeting to present a $238,000 check earmarked for sewage upgrades. The grant, Read more.
Outbreak sweeps ‘The Willows’ senior living facility
Kennedy Township senior living facility The Residence at Willow Lane has been hit by a surge of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, affecting both staff and resident Read more.
Residents, community leaders explore NAACP chapter
Local leaders are looking to bring together McKees Rocks and surrounding communities to push for racial justice by forming a new branch of the National Association Read more.
Crafton ousts second manager in less than 12 months
The Crafton council approved its second manager termination in less than 12 months during a Dec. 14 business meeting. The motion to release Manager Russell McKibben Read more.
Claims of illegal billboard approvals may land Robinson Township in
Robinson Township-branded LED signs popping up around the municipality have garnered complaints from residents as to aesthetics and safety, while advertising behemoth Read more.